John Cutler (sailor)
# John Cutler (sailor)

John Cutler (born 8 June 1962) is a competitive sailor for New Zealand who won a bronze medal in the Finn Class at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. He was also selected for the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and was a sailing coach for the New Zealand team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Cutler has subsequently competed for a number of different syndicates in the America's Cup. He was born in Manchester, England.

He sailed for ALL4ONE Challenge in the 2010 Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai.

## Current – 2015

* Tactician on J Class Lionheart
* Coach for Yachting New Zealand – Finn Class

## Sailing regatta highlights

* Cope del Rey 2014 “Bella Mente” – 2nd
* Palma Vela Mini Maxi 2013 “Bella Mente” – Winner
* Rolex Maxi World Championship 2012 “Bella Mente” – Winner
* J Class Falmouth Regatta 2012 “Ranger” – Winner
* Eight Meter World Champion 2011 “Hollandia” – Winner
* Rolex Giraglia Inshore Series 2011 “Pace” – 2nd
* Copa Del Rey TP52 2008 “Desafio” – Winner
* Two time winner of the Admirals Cup (Dutch Team and US Team)
* Mumm 36 World Champion
* Three time World Match Racing champion
* Bronze Medal −1988 Olympics, Finn class

## America's Cup

* Tactician and Technical Director with Desafío Español for America's Cup 33 until syndicate ended May 2009
* Tactician and Technical Director with Desafío Español for America's Cup 32 (2007) Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finalist
* Tactician and Sailing Director with Oracle BMW Racing for America's Cup 31 (2003) Louis Vuitton Cup Finalist
* Helmsman with America True for America's Cup 30 (2000) Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finalist
* Helmsman with Nippon Challenge for America's Cup 29 (1995) Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finalist
* Tactician with Nippon Challenge for America's Cup 28 (1992) Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finalist

## Other

* Co-Author “Understanding Match Racing” (North Sails CD) now in its fourth edition
* Authored rules and tactics for Virtual Spectator (America's Cup 30 & 31)
* Coach – New Zealand Olympic Sailing Team Barcelona (1992) and Atlanta (1996).
